Happy to see Goa harnessing sun’s power, says PM Modi

PANAJI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the collaborative efforts of the Goa Energy Development Agency, and the department of new and renewable energy and the electricity department have put Goa on the path to sustainable development.
Replying to a tweet by chief minister Pramod Sawant, the Prime Minister said: “Happy to see Goa harnessing the power of the sun. This collaborative effort will boost sustainable development.”
Sawant said, “With it being the land of Sun and Sand, Goa provides the perfect setting to harness solar energy and embrace sustainable energy consumption.” The collaborative efforts have resulted in the launch of subsidies for solar panel installations, accessible through a user-friendly portal, which is inspiring the people of Goa to adopt environment-friendly methods of electricity generation, he added.
“The Government of Goa is walking the transformative path set by Prime Minister Modi, realising the vision of establishing solar-based households throughout the state,” Sawant added. “The state is taking significant strides towards a greener and more sustainable future.”